Removal & Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . Lower windows. Remove edge guards from all door openings. Remove front and rear grab handles. Remove A-pillar trim on both sides. Remove B-pillar trim on both sides and suspend on shoulder belt. Remove C-pillar trim on both sides. Remove D-pillar trim on both sides.
- If equipped with sunroof, open and raise sunroof panel to highest setting. Remove bellows starting from center and working toward front and rear. Remove sunroof panel screws. Raise rear of sunroof panel until setting lever can be levered out of retaining pin on sunroof panel. Release retaining screw until assembly opening is free. Raise setting lever and unhook from slide.
- Remove left and right sun visors with holders. Remove interior lights. Remove front headliner bracket and remove screws underneath bracket. Remove all door rubbers holding headliner. Push back on headliner to release sliding clips. Remove headliner through rear of vehicle.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Activate air bag system. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .